D Wickberg - University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

Professor: D Wickberg

Department: History

College: University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARHM3342
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

There were about 100 pages of reading each week; I did less than 3 of those readings. Final paper is on the readings from throughout the semester. I got an A in the class and on the paper. You can do well without doing any of the readings but you have to be smart enough to wing it properly. You need to go to class everyday but boring as heck.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST3376
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Wickberg's class was easy, lecture heavy and somewhat boring. He did reprimand students who spoke up in the class, but usually if it was off-topic, and that was only after he allowed the student to make a full statement. Also, even though he had strict rules on papers and attendance he seemed to always work with individuals who fell short.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Do not miss this class or it will effect your grade, attendance is absolutely mandatory, great course discussions every class period, the teacher does not ramble much, mostly stays on target to the subject, very intelligent, 4 papers, no midterm, no final exam, the papers are graded very hard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUHI6340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Appears unable to conceal his bias when it comes to grading or class discourse (when he allows someone else to speak, that is); every book has an anti-capitalist slant, talks over students who try to discuss religious topics (when relevant to the subject-at-hand), intellectually dishonest (suppresses or omits info which detracts from his politics.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUHI6340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Avoid him like the Plague! Literally made a little old lady cry; rude, insulting, narcissitic, condescending, pompous--loves to hear himself talk, can't stand to have his opinions or authority on any subject challenged, laughs at his own (lame)jokes, assignments are not germane to course level, class does not foster learning. Avoid! Avoid! Avoid!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is extremely boring during most lectures. Attendance is mandatory and he expects discussions from everyone. The papers are not too hard, but he is a hard grader and he gives everything to the TA. I might take him again, but not as my first or last class of the day.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A LOT of reading and the most boring class I've had so far. He passes everything off to his TA. He grades hard and assigns paper topics that he has no business grading, for example a photograph analysis which ruined my chance at an A because he said I went too far into DETAIL! A paper which would have earned an A in any other class. Don't take him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUHI7000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ah, yes. Wickberg will indeed destroy your GPA; he dinged mine, but that doesn't mean he's not any good. In fact, this prof is one of the best at UTD or anywhere else. He gave 100% at every class meeting and kept the students on their toes. Yeah, he's annoying - but completely lovevable. Great class, great prof! We love ya, DUBYA!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST3377
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Maybe I'm one of the only people who liked him, but I thought he was a pretty good professor. He could be a bit boring sometimes, but he had insightful comments about the readings that helped me decipher the more confusing ones. His class certainly wasn't challenging, and I have more reading assigned nightly in my neuroscience class than in here.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST3377
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's probably the most boring professor in the world. The amount of reading in this class is absolutely ridiculous. He treats this junior level course like a grad course and doesn't give clear direction on assignments. There is no direction for tests either; I read everything but had no idea what to study. Avoid if possible!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class ruined my 4.0! Even if you attend every class and read everything assigned (which is a ton!) - you're still screwed. I don't know anyone who got an A, and yes, you really have to do everything through the TA.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Do not take this class!!! If you care about your GPA at all, do not take this class! He counts off for dumb things, and it is impossible to make an A. Does not give A+. Doesn't seem to care too much about his performance because he has tenure. Just do yourself a favor and take something else.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I found the class to be very challenging and boring. Not getting any helpful "constructive" feedback on the assigned papers also made me frustrated. Overall, the class is boring especially if it lasts for 2 and 1/2 hours.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I would not recommend him to anyone as a professor. I took him this fall for Antebellum South Humanities and I found it ridiculous. I have never been so bored in a class and all you do is discuss over readings in lecture format all class period. He is a tough grader on papers and I have just generally been unimpressed with this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Let me tell you, this dude makes me mad. I took his antebellum south humanities class, and this is the first time I have been bored with the subject. He makes such a big deal about directing all questions to the TA, which really bothers me. On several occassions, the TA didn't respond to me. This could have been an awesome class, but wasn't :(

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HUHI6330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Wickberg is brilliant and has a great sense of humor. He is demanding, but that is because his expectations from his students are high, which is refreshing after how many professors seem to settle for mediocrity. Excellent scholar and very willing to help any way he can, from going over your thesis to recommending secondary sources. Truly cares

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Wickberg's class was challenging, but the paper assignment was thoroughly enjoyable! It's changed my whole outlook on history. Expect to debate a lot while feeling like you're wrong most of them time, but the class does keep you on your toes. He is very helpful and patient.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Like most people have said, you CANNOT cruise through this guy's class and he will crucify you if you try. He is also a bit stand-offish. If you want a cut and dry class you should look elsewhere. If you want something that is actually stimulating, I recommend him highly. If you can get past some of his quirks he's actually a great professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Attendance and participation in class discussion is a must for Wickberg. He is a tough grader on papers, and likes to argue with students. He often likes to have the last word.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUMA3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Difficult to get an A from him (or his TA, not sure which). You read some pretty deep stuff and have philosophical discussions on the material. 4 papers that vary from 4-8 pages in length, and again, the grading is pretty tough.